i found a different PSO torrent, got it to work/connect, but am unable to figure out how to input the serial # and access key i got from sylverant, and keeo getting disconnected because of this. i still have the suggested torrent running, hoping to be able to download the proper torrent, just in case someone comes on with it. anyone have any info on how i can get the serial/access key input?

You have to launch the game through the patched autorun.exe (which is included with the torrent). The original autorun.exe that gets installed with the game won't work unless your system language is set to Japanese.